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Trigger points are tight knots of muscle that form when muscle fails to relax. Trigger point injections consisting of local anesthetic and steroid are commonly performed to treat these painful areas. These are used when other methods such as massage therapy and or physical therapy fail to improve these trigger points. Piriformis blocks are local injections into the piriformis muscle to help decrease spasm and tightness felt to cause the Piriformis syndrome. This can cause buttochs and sciatic type pain. |
Bursae Injections
can be performed for bursitis. The most common areas aided with injections under flouroscopic guidance are trochanteric (hip), ischial (sits bone) and occasionally knee or coccyx.
For More information on preparing for Various Injections:
- A representative will contact you prior to your appointment to review your medications and complete registration.
- Be sure to let your doctor know if you are taking an anticoagulant (Aspirin, Lovenox, Plavix, Heparin or Coumadin). You MAY be asked to stop this medication 5 days prior to your procedure. You may resume your medication the day after your procedure.
- You will need to arrange for a driver to take you home.
- Nothing to eat or drink 2 hours prior to the procedure time.
- The joint to be studied will be injected with contrast dye,local anesthetic and steroid. If you have an allergy to any of these medications please notify our representative, scheduler, or nurse as soon as possible.
- You may experience some soreness at your injection site for up to 24 hours. This can be managed with over the counter anagelics such as ibuprofen or aspirin. Cold ice packs for 3-4 times daily for several days are also effective. You may take your own pain medication as needed if it is already prescribed by your referring physician.
- If you develop fever or severe pain contact our office at 352.333.7VIP(7847) or call your referring physician. After hours or on week-ends, go to the nearest emergency room or call North Florida Regional Medical Center at 352.333.4000 and ask for the Radiologist on Call.
- You can return to light activity the day of your procedure and avoid strenuous activity or physical therapy for the next 3 days.
Vascular & Interventional Procedures
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Spinal and Joint Injection Procedures
Vascular & Interventional Physicians
6685 NW 9th Blvd Gainesville, FL 32605
Phone: 352.333.7VIP (7847)
Direct Spine Line: 352. 313. 6873
Fax: 352.333.0990
Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
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Vascular & Interventional Procedures Diagnostic and Therapeutic Spinal and Joint Injection Procedures |
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